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courageous meaning in Hindi

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courageous adjective

Meaning: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave

Hindi: साहसी

Synonyms: brave, valiant, fearless, bold

Antonyms: cowardly, timid

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML · SSC Steno 2024 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1

courageous in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
    Courageous

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Gutsy

    The most appropriate synonym for the word "Courageous" is "Gutsy."
    Explanation:
    • Gutsy means showing courage and determination, which is similar to "Courageous."
    • Fearful means showing fear, which is the opposite of courageous.
    • Cowardly also means lacking courage, which is the opposite of courageous.
    • Timid means lacking confidence or being shy, which is also the opposite of courageous.

  2. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
    She made a courageous decision to quit her job.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) coward

    Correct Answer:
    coward
    Explanation:
    The word "courageous" refers to showing bravery and strength in facing challenges. Its antonym is "coward," which refers to someone lacking courage or avoiding challenges due to fear.

  3. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
    (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 4))

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Couragious

    Correct Answer: Couragious
    Explanation:
    Let’s examine the spelling of each word:
    • Physiologist – ✅ Correctly spelt; a person who studies the functions of living organisms.
    • Gracious – ✅ Correctly spelt; means kind, courteous, and compassionate.
    • Contagious – ✅ Correctly spelt; means capable of spreading from person to person (usually diseases or emotions).
    • Couragious – ❌ Incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is Courageous (meaning brave or bold).
    Hence, "Couragious" is the incorrect spelling.

  4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Nervous

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Courageous

    Answer: (3) Courageous
    Solution:
    Nervous means anxious, worried, or lacking confidence (घबराया हुआ / चिंतित). The opposite is Courageous, which means brave and confident (साहसी).
    (1) Shaky – Similar in meaning; suggests unsteady or nervous.
    (2) Casual – Means relaxed or informal (अनौपचारिक), but not the opposite of nervous.
    (4) Hesitant – Similar in tone; means unsure or uncertain (हिचकिचाहट वाला).
    Word Meanings:
    • Nervous – घबराया हुआ
    • Courageous – साहसी
    • Shaky – कांपता हुआ / अस्थिर
    • Casual – सहज / अनौपचारिक
    • Hesitant – हिचकिचाता हुआ

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courageous – questions

What is the meaning of courageous in Hindi?

courageous means “साहसी” in Hindi. In English: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave

What are the synonyms of courageous?

Synonyms of courageous: brave, valiant, fearless, bold.

What is the opposite of courageous?

Antonyms of courageous: cowardly, timid.

Has courageous been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – courageous has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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